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Restaurants near Sugarloaf, Rio de Janeiro are the perfect places to unwind after making the dizzying cable car ride up to the top of the famous peak.

Sugarloaf, or Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese, is located in the picturesque, tranquil neighborhood of Urca, and there are a handful of good dining options in the neighborhood itself.

Our number one pick, Bar e Restaurante Urca, is a wonderfully laid-back spot that welcomes a mixed crowd of locals and tourists. Do as the locals do and order at the bar, then take your food and drink over the road and enjoy views over the bobbing boats as you eat and drink.

More formal dining can be found just a couple of minutes' walk from Sugarloaf mountain, at Circulo Militar de Praia Vermelha.

Other excellent restaurants close to Sugarloaf can be found in the neighboring residential areas of Botafogo, Flamengo and Catete, with standouts being Miam Miam, in Botafogo, and Porcao Rio's, where you can feast on unlimited grilled meat, seafood and salads, while taking in views of Sugarloaf.